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MORE BRIDGEPORT STRIKES.; About 3,000 Workers Out Now, and More Threaten to Quit.

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August 21, 1915,

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BRIDGEPORT, Aug. 20. -- One-half of the employes of the Bryant Electric Company walked out on a strike this morning without making any demand on the company. Two hours later the operatives, with the exception of one cutter, at the Star Shirt Factory followed suit. Later in the day the strikers formulated demands for an eight-hour day and an increase in wages, which were presented to the companies.

August 21, 1915

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